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The Six Steps to Enrolling were developed to ensure your academic success as you progress through your
program of study at the Seattle Colleges. If this is your first time in college and you plan to earn a degree or
certificate at one of our colleges, you must complete these steps before you can register for classes.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Seattle Community College District operates on an
open door admission policy (District Policy 305). Consistent
with available space and resources, each campus
admits those persons who:
The college does not desire to replace or duplicate the functions of the local public schools; however, persons
under the age of 18 may request special admission on a course-by-course basis, provided they have attained
at least high school junior standing. Criteria for granting admission are: competency at an appropriate academic,
artistic, and/or technical talent level and the ability to participate in an adult learning environment.
Specific admissions procedures are available in the registrar's office at each campus and at
To apply, students have three options:
For those intending to transfer in credits from another
college or university for evaluation, submit official copies
of transcripts from any community colleges, universities
or technical schools attended.
NOTE: For some programs at Seattle Central,
high school transcripts may be required.
Students may enroll at more than one of the Seattle Community
Colleges without paying more than the maximum
tuition at any one college; however, additional class
or college fees may be incurred. When applying online,
submit separate applications for each college.
NOTE: Financial aid recipients may receive aid through only
one college. See the Financial Aid office at your home college
four weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter if you plan to
enroll in more than one college in the district.
Students who were not enrolled for the most recent
quarter, but who were previously enrolled at the Seattle
Community Colleges, may enroll during open registration.
Students should update their address information
when registering.
NOTE: At Central, students may register with currently enrolled
students if not more than five years have passed. Contact the
Registration Office for an appointment.
Students who were dismissed for disciplinary or academic
reasons must see the Vice President for Student Services
(the Dean of Instruction at SVI).
Students who pause (drop out) for a quarter or more
and are interested in graduating should be aware that
they may choose to fulfill requirements in effect from an
earlier catalog, provided:
Students are advised that if they graduate under an earlier
catalog some current transfer requirements of four-year
institutions may not be satisfied.
Residents – U.S. Citizens
To qualify for in-state (resident) tuition applicants must have lived in Washington state for reasons other than
educational purposes for one full year prior to the first day of the quarter in which resident fees are requested.
A financially dependent student may also be eligible for resident tuition if one or both parents or legally appointed
guardian(s) have maintained a domicile in Washington for one full year prior to the first day of the quarter.
Establishing permanent state residency includes compliance with Washington state laws, vehicle and driver's license
registration and registration to vote in this state, if applicable.
Applicants may qualify for in-state tuition rates without establishing residency if they:
Contact the Registration Office for more information on additional legal requirements to qualify for these exemptions.
Those who do not meet the residency requirements or eligibility for exemption are assessed tuition and fees based on
"non-residency" status.
Effective July 1, 2003, Washington state law changed the definition of "resident student" so that
certain students who are not permanent residents or citizens of the United States are eligible for resident student status
– and eligible to pay resident tuition rates – when they attend public colleges and universities in this state.
The law does not make these students eligible to receive need-based state or federal financial aid.
To qualify for resident status, students must complete an affidavit/declaration/certification if they are not permanent
residents or citizens of the United States, but have met one of the following conditions:
Students who meet one of the above conditions must also certify that they will be filing an application to become
a permanent resident of the United States as soon as they are eligible to apply. Students must also certify that
they are willing to engage in activities designed to prepare them for citizenship, including citizenship
and civics review courses.
Students who meet these conditions and would like to pay resident tuition rates should contact the college
Registration Office:
Seattle Central Communty College
(206) 934-3844
North Seattle Community College
(206) 934-3688
South Seattle Communty College
(206) 934-5317
Seattle Vocational Institute
(206) 934-4977
Financial aid may be available to help make education possible. Financial Aid offices can help students apply for
grants, work-study, and scholarships. They also provide information on eligibility requirements, student rights and
responsibilities in receiving aid, requirements for maintaining aid, planning a budget, and other financial concerns.
Student expenses include estimates of all school and
basic college living expenses for the academic year (fall,
winter, and spring quarters). Information on student budgets
is available in the Consumer Information brochure
available in the Financial Aid office at each campus and
on the financial aid websites listed above.
Using information provided on financial aid forms, a determination
is made of the amount a student is expected to
contribute toward his or her expenses for the academic
year. The amount a student can pay is subtracted from
the cost of attendance to determine the amount of need.
Students are required to make satisfactory academic
progress in their chosen course of study. Students are
advised to check with the campus Financial Aid Office
for requirements.
Three basic kinds of financial aid are available for students.
Financial aid may consist of one or more of:
Eligible students pursuing approved pathways* may
receive funding to cover tuition and mandatory fees
up to 45 credits (990 clock hours) and up to $1000
per academic year for tools, texts and supplies.
* See "opportunity grants" on college websites for a list
of approved programs. For additional grant information,
visit www.sbctc.ctc.edu/s_opportunitygrants.aspx
Central (206) 934-6937
North (206) 934-3787
South (206) 934-5200
The Seattle Community Colleges offer hundreds of students free and reduced tuition, books, and fees every
quarter through Start Next Quarter (SNQ).
Interested students can see if they pre-qualify for Opportunity Grants, Worker Retraining, Basic Food Employment
and Training, and WorkFirst funds by visiting this website. Students who pre-qualify for funding are invited to a
Start Next Quarter workshop where their eligibility for funding is confirmed. Funding is limited and may be restricted
to certain courses of study. Potential SVI students can also use SNQ.
(206) 934-4977
Federal and state financial assistance is available for
students attending SVI. Depending on eligibility, assistance
consists of work-study and grants, including Pell
Grants, State Need Grants, and Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants (SEOG). SVI also participates in Worker
Retraining, WorkFirst funding, the Opportunity Grant Program,
Basic Food and Employment and Training (BFET),
College Bound Scholarship and Passport Scholarship
Financial aid application instructions and funding options
information is given in the Educational Planning Course
described on pages 171-172. Early application is encouraged.
Late applicants may have their entry into school delayed.
In order to maintain financial aid eligibility, students must
maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Veterans Affairs Offices
Central & SVI (206) 934-4147
North (206) 934-3699
South (206) 934-5811
The Veterans Affairs Offices provide services to help veterans
and eligible dependents receive and maintain VA
educational benefits while in school. Benefits handled by
college staff include the Montgomery G.I. Bill, Post 9/11
G.I. Bill, Veterans Education Assistance Program/VEAP,
Reserve Education Assistance Program, Benefits Program
for Dependents and Surviving Spouses, Selective Reserve
Assistance Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Program
and others. The office maintains attendance records
and monitors academic progress, assists in applying for
tutorial and work-study benefits (for some veterans), and
approves eligibility for tuition discounts for eligible veterans,
their spouses and/or their dependents.
To receive benefits, students must contact the Veterans
Affairs campus office prior to the beginning of the academic
quarter. If students are transferring from another
school or are applying through the Veterans Administration,
they must also contact the office to ensure all application
requirements have been met. All veterans must apply for a
credentials evaluation as soon as possible and notify the
office immediately of any changes in address, program,
dependents, enrollment, etc.
It is important that students be aware of all requirements
outlined by the college and the Department of Veterans
Affairs to fulfill educational objectives. Veterans and eligible
dependents receiving benefits are required to maintain specific
academic standards in order to retain benefits. Some
classes or courses of study are not applicable for benefits.
Subject to limitations, Veterans or National Guard
members, and their children and spouses, may be eligible
for tuition waivers. For more information about eligibility,
contact the Veterans Affairs Office at each campus.
Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be certain to complete the
application according to instructions.
When to Apply
All application documents must be accurately completed
and delivered to the Financial Aid Office by the published
deadline date. For exact dates see the "Deadline" section
of the Consumer Information brochure available at each
campus. It is recommended that the student begin this
process as soon as possible.
Students need to apply only once each school year, but
they must reapply every year of attendance. Applications
are processed in the order received. Late applicants must
plan to pay for their own tuition by the tuition deadline and
purchase their own books so that they are ready to begin
class on the first day of school. Aid will be disbursed later
in the quarter to eligible, late-aid applicants.
Students are mailed a financial aid notification letter indicating
award types and amount per quarter. It is important
to read the notice carefully, following all instructions.
Students are also notified by letter if they are ineligible
for financial aid.
Financial aid is first applied to tuition and fees charged at
the time of registration. Any remaining balance is issued to
the student. A student has three options for receiving this
disbursement (also called a refund):
Work-study awards are paid through a payroll check twice
a month as the money is earned. Campus financial aid
offices provide detailed instructions for both disbursements
(refunds) and work-study payments.
Students receiving support from outside agencies should
make certain the agency has sent its authorization to
the Financial Aid Office at least a week before the tuition
payment deadline.
If a student withdraws from school or drops more than the
required credits to maintain aid, financial aid stops. Tuition
refunds are not returned to the student but credited to the
appropriate financial aid account. In the case of official
withdrawal, students may be required to repay a percentage
of their cash disbursement and/or tuition and fees. If
a student drops out without notifying the school, he/she
may be billed for the entire amount. Repayment is required
before receiving consideration for any further aid, to register
for future quarters, or to have transcripts released to
another institution. Students should contact the campus
Financial Aid Office for details.
Information in this publication regarding financial aid is
subject to change without notice and does not constitute
an agreement between the colleges and the students.
Most new students are required to take the COMPASS
placement test (SVI students see below). COMPASS is
an untimed, computerized test used by the colleges to
evaluate reading, writing and math skills and to determine
the appropriate math and English course placements.
Possible exemptions to taking the test are recent proof
of college-level English and math with a 2.0 or better
GPA, other recent placement test scores, some training
or performance courses.
Contact the Testing and Assessment Office, your college
website, or www.beforeyoutest.org for details about taking
the test or the test-prep workshop on your campus, and
for current fees and guidelines.
Preparing for the test helps to ensure the most accurate
test results and the best course placement. There are
several options to prepare: A free two-hour workshop is
available at all three colleges, usually twice a week. The
workshop schedule is available on the website which also
provides all the information you need about the COMPASS
and on-line resources for test preparation, if you cannot
attend a workshop. Current cost for the COMPASS Test
is $18 (for 2012).
Some students also take the ESL COMPASS along with
the Standard COMPASS Test to assess their English
skills. If a student's skill set is good, the computer moves
the student into the Standard COMPASS for further
assessment and placement.
Central Testing Office
(206) 934-6344
North Testing Center
(206) 934-3674
South Student Assessment Services
(206) 934-6767
SVI students take the CASAS Test. There is no fee
for this test. Students prepare for the test by attending
the Educational Planning Course described on page 171.
SVI students for whom English is a second language
take an ESL placement test.
SVI Educational Planning and Registration
(206) 934-4980
The Seattle Community Colleges provide educational advising to new and enrolled students (District Policy 315).
Advising is available to help plan a course of study and select the appropriate classes. At North and South, advisors
provide information on Professional-Technical programs and academic transfer programs as well as admission requirements for
four-year institutions.
At Central, the Workforce Education Manager provides information on Professional-Technical programs, and advisors provide information
on academic programs as well as admission requirements for four-year institutions.
Advising centers maintain a broad collection of catalogs/transfer guides from colleges, universities, and vocational schools.
Each college also has orientation sessions which new students are encouraged to attend.
For more information, email or call
(206) 934-4068
(206) 934-3658
(206) 934-5387
(206) 934-2948
The Seattle Community Colleges require official enrollment
before a student may enter any class. Official enrollment
is the process of registering for classes and payment of
tuition and fees.
Students may register for classes by using campus online
services (see below) or completing an enrollment form,
and then paying tuition.
The Seattle Community Colleges operate on a quarter
system. The quarterly course schedules are published
approximately 6 weeks before the start of a quarter and
are available through campus online services, at campus
registration desks or by mail. Registration information
is provided to all new and currently enrolled students.
Current students receive priority in registering.
Check the academic calendar on the back inside
cover of this catalog or at www.seattlecolleges.edu/calendar/.
Students must maintain a current email address, telephone
number and mailing address with the college to
receive correspondence regarding registration status,
financial aid, grades and other information.
Updates may be made via web online student services at
each of the college websites or at the Registration Office.
Online registration via the college websites is available for students seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Students can use online services to register/add/drop classes, get quarterly grades, look up registration appointments,
check financial status, change their PIN, or pay for classes by credit card or deferred payment plan.
For more registration information, visit the campus website or contact the campus Registration Office.
Visit the Enroll Now page
and select college you wish to register at.
SVI: SVI does not have online services at this time.
Please see SVI for enrollment through the Educational Planning Course.
EMAIL: Email is the primary mode of communication with students at the three campuses.
These emails may include information about admissions, deadline dates, registration, waitlist status updates,
dropping for non-payment, residency, transfer credit evaluation and graduation.
Students should keep their email addresses current with their college.
Students may not attend any class unless they have officially
registered and paid tuition and fees. (Exception:
students who are enrolling using a space-available waiver.)
Instructors may not allow a student to attend their class
if the student's name is not on the class roster. Students
who are officially enrolled in credit classes must be in
attendance or communicate with the instructor no later
than the first scheduled class. Students who are absent
without prior approval of the instructor or the division/
department chair may be withdrawn by the college.
NOTE: Students should not assume that they have been dropped if they have not attended class on the
first day; instead, they should officially drop or withdraw.
Adding Classes
After initial registration, students may add classes*
through the end of the 10th day of the quarter (through the
8th day in Summer Quarter). Instructor permission may be
required. Students may add classes online during designated
time periods, or may complete an Add/Drop form in
person at the Registration Office.
NOTE: Students may petition for a late registration* based
on documentation demonstrating extenuating circumstances.
Late registration petitions will only be considered for those
students who attended classes prior to the 10th day of the
quarter (8th day for summer). Cost is $10.00 per credit.
*Adding classes and late registration policies do not apply to SVI
To drop a course, students must complete the official withdrawal procedure, as listed in the campus quarterly schedule:
NOTE: Students cannot officially drop a class by simply
informing the instructor of the withdrawal or by ceasing
to attend class. Students must complete an Add/Drop
process through online services or at the Registration
Office, before the course withdrawal is considered official.
Students should check the quarterly schedule for online
service availability. Instructors have the option of issuing a
failing grade to students who do not go through the official
withdrawal process.
Tuition at community and technical colleges in Washington State is charged by credits, rather than by part-time or
full-time status. In addition to credit load, tuition is also determined by residency*. International students are
required to carry a credit load of 12 or more to maintain their status.
*See Step 1 - Residency Requirements.
Students are not officially registered until tuition and fees have been paid in full to the college or contracted for full
payment with a deferred payment plan for monthly tuition payment (see below). Payments must be received prior to
the posted tuition deadline. Payments can be made online through the college website, through the mail or in person.
VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover credit cards may be used for online payment of tuition and
fees (except at SVI). These credit cards, debit cards and checks in the exact amount of the tuition and fees are also
accepted for payment at the cashier's window. Cashiers are located near the Registration Offices at each of the
Seattle Central Community College(206) 934-4108
North Seattle Community College (206) 934-3627
South Seattle Community College(206) 934-5388
Seattle Vocational Institute(206) 934-4947
Each of the Seattle Community Colleges offers a deferred payment service through our partner, NBS. Enrollment in
this program enables students to make automated monthly tuition payments from a bank account, debit card or credit
card. Students must have a tuition/fee balance of $100 or more to be eligible for this option. Students taking Continuing
Education classes and International students are not eligible for this option. For further information:
For each credit between 19 and 25 —
Resident / On-Campus / eLearning .................................................... $ 96.26
(U.S. citizen; INS Permanent Resident)
Non-resident/ On-Campus ............................................................... $ 268.26
* See
for current eLearning tuition and fees
Student Fees
NOTE: Fees listed are for 2011–2012. All fees are subject to
change. Fees are approved by the Seattle Community College
District Board of Trustees in late spring of each y ear. For
current amounts, go to www.seattlecolleges.edu/tuitionfees.
aspx or refer to the quarterly class schedule on each campus.
Technology Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 per credit
A technology fee of $3 per credit (for those taking more
than 3 credits) assures student access to the latest technologies
to enhance learning. These fees help to equip
student laboratories, including access to email accounts.
At Central and South, this fee maximum is $54 (18 cr.);
at North, this fee maximum is $30.
Student Identification Card . . . . . . . . . . $5 (non-refundable)
The student identification card fee, which is non-refundable,
is issued to all new and returning students.
Class and Lab Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .varies
Some classes require special fees for equipment,
laboratory use, material or personal instruction.
Such fees are listed in the quarterly class schedules.
Audited Class Fees . . . . . . . . . . . same as regular class fees
Transportation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 per quarter
A $15 per quarter Transportation Management Fee (TMP)
is charged to students enrolled for 10 or more credits at
standard tuition rates. This fee allows these students to
exercise one of the following options:
For more information, call the campus Transportation
Central Community College(206) 934-4393
North Seattle Community College(206) 934-0060
South Seattle Community College(206) 934-5157
Seattle Vocational Institute(206) 934-4942
NOTE: These fees are non-refundable.
Credits by Examination credits are equivalent to course
English/Math Placement Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 ea.
GED Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 per test (section) or retest
Official Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.40 ea.
(Subject to change. Check with college for current fee.)
Work Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . $100 per submission
Tuition Rates for Distance/eLearning:
Tuition Rates for Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees:
Tuition Rates for International Students:
Several programs have lower tuition rates, including Adult Basic Education, GED
Preparation, pre-college level English as a Second Language (ESL) and Running Start.
Consult with the appropriate department for costs.
Non-credit Continuing Education classes have varied rates. Please see the Registration
Office or Quarterly Class Schedule of any of our colleges for information about these
special rates and fees, or for information about enrolling, paying fees, or more detail:
State Employees
Permanent Washington state employees working 50% of
full-time equivalency (FTE) may register on a space-available
basis using the State Tuition Waiver. Persons wishing
to use this waiver may register between the 6th through
the 10th instructional days of the quarter (5th and 8th for
summer) after obtaining the instructor's permission. The
cost is $20 for the first 6 credits and is non-refundable.
Students are responsible for any additional charges such
as class fees, books, photo ID, transportation fee, or the
Universal Technology fee.
NOTE: The following stipulations apply to the State
Employees Waiver:
Waivers for Veterans
*See Step 2 - Financial Assistance for Veterans.
Senior Citizen Waiver
Washington state resident seniors, 60+ years, can enroll in two state-funded classes for audit or credit on a space
available basis. Some exceptions do apply. Students attempting to use the waiver should go to class on the
first day of the class. Using the standard registration form, obtain instructor's signature if space is available and submit
it to the Admissions/Registration Office beginning the 6th day (5th day for summer) of the quarter through the
10th day (8th day for summer) of the quarter. Cost is $5 per class. This rate is applicable only for two state-funded
classes. Regular tuition will be charged for more than two classes. Students are responsible for any additional
charges such as class fees, books, photo ID, transportation fee, Universal Technology fee, etc. (Continuing Education,
WAOL, ESL courses and financial aid recipients are not eligible for this program.) Students who enroll prior to
the 6th day of the quarter (5th for summer) will forfeit their waiver eligibility. This waiver is not available to students
who plan to use the course credits gained thereby for increasing credentials or salary schedule increases.
Student injury and sickness insurance is available to students registered for 6 or more credits. Provided by
Summit America Insurance Services, L.C., the policy provides broad coverage at a comparatively inexpensive
rate. Student insurance must be purchased during the first two weeks of each quarter. For more information,
see www.summitamerica-ins.com.
General Refunds
Tuition and fees (those that are refundable) will be
refunded if complete or partial withdrawal from classes
is accomplished within the first twenty (20) calendar days
of the regular college quarter starting date (District Procedure
605.30.1). Fees and tuition refunds are returned
automatically once students have officially dropped online
or in person with the refund schedule below:
Withdrawal resulting from classes
canceled by college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
During the first five (5) instructional days
of the college quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%*
From the sixth (6) instructional day through the
twentieth (20) calendar day of the
college quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50%*
No refunds after the first twenty (20) calendar
days of the college quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%
*Subject to administrative fee of $6.00.
There is no charge for dropping classes if no refund is
involved. Allow at least two weeks from the time of payment
for refund processing.
Refunds to financial aid recipients will be refunded to the
appropriate financial aid account as required by federal
and state regulations, including those students who are
dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
International students who attend one of the Seattle Community
Colleges on a visa and make advance payments
must have enrolled at the college in the quarter for which
they are requesting a refund and must provide documentation
establishing extenuating circumstances, such as visa
denial or medical reasons.
Withdrawal prior to 1st class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
During the first 5 calendar days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80%
From the 6th through the 14th calendar days . . . . . . . . .50%
No refund after the 14th calendar day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0%
Before 48 hours prior to first day class . . . . . . . . . . . .100%*
No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours
of start of class or after class begins . . . . . . . . .0%
*Subject to administrative fee
Seattle Central Community College: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .varies
Due to the wide array of programs offered by Seattle Central's Continuing and Professional Education, refund
policies are tailored to specific programs and courses. For specific refund information, call (206) 934-5476.
Disciplinary Reasons: No refund will be given to a student who is dismissed from the District
for disciplinary reasons. (Policy 605.30.4)
Failure to follow procedures:
No refund will be given to a student who fails to follow official withdrawal procedures. (Policy 605.30.4)
Summer quarter, short or irregular courses:
Shorter courses, programs and summer quarter will also be refunded, but on appropriately shortened time frames.
Lab Fees: Lab fees are based on consumption of supplies and materials. Those which are refundable will be refunded
on the same schedule as tuition. (Policy 605.30.6)
Parking Fees:
Parking fees will be refunded only in the case of 100% withdrawal from the college, in which case the
fees will be refunded on the same schedule as tuition. (Policy 605.30.7)
Tuition Changes
Tuition is subject to change by the Washington State
Legislature and approval by the State Board for Community
and Technical Colleges. The Seattle Community College
District reserves the right to change any of its fees or
charges without notice.
Costs and expenses that result from collecting unpaid
tuition and fees will be added to the total owed to the
colleges, according to state laws RCW 28B.10.293 and
Green for the 21st Century in Seattle
Innovations in curriculum and operations have earned the 2009 Green Washington Award for the Seattle Colleges
– Central, North and South. All three colleges are active members of the Seattle Climate Partnership and North was an
early signer of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. A district-wide Chancellor's
Sustainability Initiative provides energy, focus and a forum for emerging training and initiatives.
Sustainability is infused into programs ranging from urban agriculture at Central to environmental science,
real estate and building management across the district. Students have funded a sustainability coordinator.
Campus activities include reducing the carbon footprint and promoting recycling and energy conservation, which earned
a "Recycler of the Year" award for South. Last year, the college culinary operations diverted 31 tons of
materials to a regional composting facility – which returned the compost to "green" the college landscape.
For more information visit
Helping displaced workers to
'Start Next Quarter'
During the economic downturn, thousands of displaced workers turned to the Seattle Colleges at the same
time regional employers reported a need for skilled workers to fill jobs in the new economy. To help both potential
workers and employers, the Seattle Colleges developed Start Next Quarter (SNQ), a two-part initiative
designed to improve the success of dislocated workers who enroll in technical education programs. SNQ invites
prospective students to assess their eligibility for workforce funding online and connects them to a comprehensive
two-day college success workshop held at each campus. The workshops are based on a model developed at one of the
district campuses. Students who complete the workshop are more likely to complete their training programs and to
obtain jobs using their new skills. The project was developed in part through a grant from the League for Innovation,
funded by the Walmart Foundation Bright Futures project to serve displaced workers.
A Model for the Region
The Opportunity Center for Employment and Education at North Seattle College is a regional resource and
the first integrated service center of its kind in Washington state. Since the OCE&E opened its doors in spring 2011,
more than 40,000 people have come for one-stop help in finding a new job, career retraining or to sign up for public
assistance benefits. Founding partners were the state Departments of Social and Health Services and Employment
Security, the college, and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County. The campus and the new LEED
Gold Certified 45,000-square foot facility are in the heart of Seattle's north end and close to a major transit hub.
House Speaker Frank Chopp and Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (sponsor of the legislation and a former Seattle District trustee)
championed the OCE&E in the state legislature. The center aims to provide streamlined services in a positive environment,
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Daughtry Plays Tribute to ZZ Top on New CD
Last year, Chris Daughtry joined rock legend Carlos Santana on the album Guitar Heaven. This year, he and Daughtry are paying tribute to some other rock legends: famed Texas trio ZZ Top.
Daughtry is one of the many acts featured on A Tribute From Friends, an album of ZZ Top classics recorded by today's artists. The band performs a medley of two ZZ Top numbers on the disc: "Waitin' for the Bus" and "Jesus Just Left Chicago." Speaking about their participation in the record, Chris said in a statement, "We were completely honored! A classic great band with amazing songs? We're in!" Talking about ZZ Top's music, Chris said, "It's classic! Simple chord progressions, great riffs with hooky choruses...very inspiring to a band like us."
In addition to Daughtry, other acts on the album include Steven Tyler, Wyclef Jean, Nickelback and Mick Fleetwood and John McVie ofFleetwood Mac. It'll be in stores October 11.

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This is the first post in our new blog series in which we will introduce the talented Apex chefs from across our hotels and explore their passion for cooking. In this post, we catch up with John Newton, Head Chef at Heights Restaurant, and ask him to share his 'perfect 15 minute meals' with us.
John is a keen fisherman and forager, who also enjoys a spot of gardening when he's not busy in Heights kitchen. He has been cooking since he was 15, and started in small bakery. During his days off he would work as a butcher. From there, he moved into working at various 5* hotels and has experienced cooking in places such as USA, Australia, Orkney and even Thailand.
We asked John to answer a few questions before revealing his dishes:
What do you like most about being a chef?
I love being able to take something from its raw natural state and turn it, with some skill, into a picture on a plate, that marries and tastes as good as it looks.
What ingredients do you particularly enjoy working with?
I like seasonal produce linked to what is available in the wild, including herbs in season, and bringing these together with influences from around the world. My favourite food is game. There's nothing like fresh Wood Pigeon, Pheasant or local Partridge. Being involved with a local shoot allows me to enjoy it as an all round experience. Some of my favourite classical marriages are:
What are your thoughts on 15 minute meals?
Everyone has busy lives and there is always a temptation to throw a ready meal into the microwave to save time. Cooking a tasty dish does not need to take a lot of time so I have prepared two recipes for perfect 15 minute meals.
1. Flake the hot smoked salmon.
2. Cook the linguine in plenty of salted boiling water. When cooked al dente, drain and toss in rape seed oil.
3. Chop tomatoes into medium dice and snip basil leaves.
4. Toss together in a large bowl.
5. Season and serve while still warm.
6. Enjoy with a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio or Chablis.
1. Add half of the rape seed oil to a hot pan.
2. Sear the flat iron steak for about 10 seconds per side and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
3. Thinly slice the steak.
4. Drizzle the steak with the remaining rape seed oil, parmesan shavings, horseradish shavings, sea salt and rocket.
5. Serve immediately with a glass of your favourite light red wine.
(Optional: You can make a caper relish with white wine vinegar, brown sugar and chopped caper. Place the sugar and vinegar in a pan (allow a tablespoon of each per person). Reduce the heat by half and then add the chopped capers.)
Enjoy cooking and eating your perfect 15 minute dishes. Look out for future blog posts introducing the other chefs of Apex Hotels.


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When he attends luncheons, Dick Merren carries two miniature bottles of Tabasco hot sauce in his shirt pocket.
The local labor leader dribbles the fiery liquid liberally on the sometimes bland food to recreate the flavors of his native Honduras.
But theres little else the 82-year-old misses about his childhood, when his parents struggled under an oppressive dictatorship in the 1930s and 40s. The countrys economy was crippled by the Great Depression and the sudden loss of overseas demand for its main export: bananas.
When I was growing up, my mom and dad were in survival mode, Merren said, adding that on some days, they ate only popcorn for two of three meals.
Memories of gnawing hunger, widespread unemployment and political suppression in his Central American homeland propelled Merren to seek a job in a unionized factory when he joined the U.S. workforce in 1950. And his deep appreciation for organized labor led him to propose in 1981 that Fort Wayne needed an annual Labor Day picnic – an event that draws more than 5,000 people each year.
Everyone is welcome to attend: Active union members, retirees and the general public. Merren, who has called the bingo numbers every year since the first picnic in 1982, sees the annual event as a way to bring people together.
Its the heritage of labor, he said of the day that falls on the first Monday of each September. Too many people treat it as a holiday and an excuse to spend three days at their lake cottage.
Merrens commitment to labor is unquestioned. He concurrently holds the chairmanships of five labor organizations – all volunteer positions.
His commitment to the community is a close second; he has raised a ton of money for local non-profits, one of his lieutenants said.
Randy Schmidt, vice chairman of the Community Action Program Council for Allen, Adams and Wells counties, has worked alongside the octogenarian for 20 years.
Dick Merren, he said, is the quintessential community activist and volunteer.
Living in fear
Merrens 1948 move to the United States was arranged by his father, who feared his 18-year-old sons life was in danger after one of the teens friends involved in political opposition was almost killed by machine-gun fire.
The younger Merren was named after Richard the Lionheart, a British king and great military leader who ruled in the 1100s. But that legacy of courage wasnt enough to protect a young man who ran with a crowd discreetly agitating for revolution.
The elder Merren first planned to send his oldest son to a technical college in Milwaukee. Then, at the urging of a Fort Wayne friend who offered to watch over the young man, the father sent his son to study mechanical electrical engineering at Indiana Technical College, now known as Indiana Tech.
But before he could graduate, life got in the way. Merren married, took a job at General Electric and received a draft notice from the Army. He had a choice: Report for duty or return to Honduras.
He reported.
During his two-year tour, which was during the Korean War, the only time he left the U.S. was during training exercises in international waters.
Merren, who became a naturalized citizen after the war, returned to the factory.
I hated that I didnt graduate, because it broke my mom and dads hearts, he said.
But Merrens parents might have been comforted by the fact that of their five children who lived to adulthood, only the oldest didnt finish college. Two sons and two daughters graduated from U.S. colleges, going on to become one architect, one airline executive and two teachers.
A workers hero
Merrens tenure at GE was brief. When he got a chance to work in International Harvester Co.s machine shop, he jumped at it.
At the height of its local workforce, Harvester employed about 10,500 making oversize trucks – the ones that pull tractor-trailer rigs. But it wasnt numbers that drew Merren. It was the opportunity to join the United Auto Workers.
Merren cites the late Walter Reuther, former president of the UAW, as his role model.
Reuther fought for better pay, benefits and working conditions for all workers. But beyond that, he supported civil rights and social programs to help the poor.
Merren read about the UAW presidents beliefs and wanted to be part of his organization. He stayed with Harvester until he retired in 1986, three years after the company closed its main Fort Wayne assembly plant.
Today, Merren holds multiple elected union positions:
Chairman of the Community Action Program Council for Allen, Adams and Wells counties, a position hes held for 30 years
Chairman of the 3rd Area CAP Council, a position hes held for 30 years
Chairman of UAW Local 57 Retirees
Chairman of the UAW 3rd Area Retiree Chapter
Chairman of UAW Region 3 Retirees, covering Indiana
In March, the UAW realigned its geographical divisions, merging some regions. Officials are still figuring out whos in charge of some of the combined areas, Schmidt said.
Schmidt, a General Motors retiree, doesnt remember whether Merren has ever been opposed for office. But he scoffed at the idea that Merren has been elected as a default because nobody else wanted the jobs.
Not hardly, Schmidt said. Its not like there arent people willing to step up to the plate should he decide to give something up.
The CAP Council focuses on both political and community issues, Schmidt said. Every month, the organization writes checks to local non-profits, distributing member dues and voluntary contributions.
Although Merren keeps daily office hours, he doesnt take home a paycheck for his work. Its all voluntary, except for job-related expenses.
But he doesnt mind.
I owe a lot to the UAW, he said. Ive traveled all over because of the UAW. Ive met all kinds of interesting people because of the UAW.
Doing the job(s)
Merrens travels have included six Democratic national conventions, but he cautions that people shouldnt read too much into that.
Despite what a lot of people believe, union members arent in the back pocket of one political party, he said.
Were one-sided on issues, not one-sided on politics, he said.
But national conventions are only once every four years. Merrens travel was weekly at its height. He made regular jaunts to cities in his region, including Indianapolis, Evansville and Louisville, Ky.
Despite his widespread duties, Merren knows his priorities.
My best goal is to serve the retirees of the Harvester, he said.
The retirees need an outlet, something to do, he said. The UAWs retiree chapters organize monthly meetings with speakers, political updates and health-related information.
Merren considers the retirees his extended family, and thats obvious to those who know him.
Those he treats as brothers and sisters – more than just the union sense of brothers and sisters, said Tom Lewandowski, president of the Northeast Indiana Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
Merrens personality makes those strong bonds possible, Lewandowski said.
Hes just fun to talk to. He has this way of talking that he just feels like hes your bud, Lewandowski said. He likes people, and it shows.
Merren said reaching out wasnt always so easy for him.
If you saw me growing up, I was bashful, he said, adding that might have been because his mother wouldnt let him cut his hair until he was 8 years old and she became pregnant with her second child.
I think she wanted a girl, he said, smiling sheepishly.
Lewandowski wasnt surprised to learn Merren was shy as a child.
Some of the best representatives realize they have to speak for others, not for themselves, he said.
As a representative, Merren can appear imposing. For years, he stood 6 feet, 3 1/2 inches tall. It was only at a recent doctors visit that he measured 6-foot-2, an aging-related change hes not happy about.
Lewandowski described Merren as a gentle giant.
Some guys use that to be intimidating. He never did, Lewandowski said. He has a striking presence, but he never had an intimidating demeanor. He always did come across as a congenial guy – welcoming.
But Merrens warm personality hasnt tempered his drive to be a leader. When he saw that the local Labor Day parade was struggling to get people to ride on the floats, he suggested the picnic.
As part of his proposal to the Central Labor Council, Merren said that if at least 1,000 people didnt attend, theyd scrap the picnic and come up with another plan.
That was a bold commitment, said Lewandowski, who wasnt leading the labor organization at that time.
Labor officials hired off-duty sheriffs deputies to count the crowd as people entered that first year. At one point, a counter approached Merren and asked whether they could stop. Merren gave his permission because theyd already reached 3,500.
Over the years, as many as 9,000 have attended the picnic, Merren said. One year – when it rained – only about 4,500 showed up.
The Central Labor Council is the picnics official sponsor, but Merren has been the picnics foundation for the past 30 years, Lewandowski said.
Hes been the rock, Lewandowski said. You start with what hes doing and you add everything else.
Merrens commitment to the cause is as strong today as ever. He recently called Lewandowski to share his fear that The Journal Gazette was writing an article focused too much on him.
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All hail the Invader, Warrior King, Conqueror of Men and Nations; me. That's just one option Civilization Revolution gives you, but would you prefer World Banker? World's Greatest Technological Innovator? Cultural Paragon? Any one of these grand titles could be yours, if you have the strategic ability to achieve victory.
Sid Meier's Civilization series is a classic, fulfilling many gamers' turn-based strategy needs, and this latest version is no different, and is one of a recent spate of RTS's that have been re-introducing the genre to the console.
As one of 16 real-world civilizations, each with different attributes, the goal is simple; dominate the world. How you do it is up to you, as victory can be achieved by attaining a Domination (i.e. military control of the world), Economic (by saving up enough money and building the World Bank wonder), Cultural (by attaining a given number of Great People, Wonders, and Converted Cities), or Technological victory (building a giant spaceship and launching it to a distant galaxy).
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Console RTS's have earned a bad reputation over the years for poor controls, but Civ Rev has certainly solved that problem. It's easy to move around the map, identifying and selecting units is a breeze, and waging war is as simple as dragging your left stick and selecting. Controlling each city's production goals and status is as simple as hitting the right bumper, which brings up important statistics about production, population, and defense. As your strategy moves along, it can be a little time consuming to cycle through all your cities to get to the one you're looking for, but you can select your city just as easily but selecting it with the right analog stick.
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The worlds are well-rendered, though this isn't the type of game you'd call a "graphical masterpiece." There are mountains, rivers, oceans, and they look good and are very brightly colored. The units are somewhat cartoonish, and make fun little noises for movements and combat, and all this amounts to a light-hearted feel for a strategy game. When the other world leaders appear, they are well animated, and genuinely fun to watch; I'm still a little disturbed every time I'm threatened with a cane by Gandhi. The music also provides a grand score, anthemic even, and definitely sets a world-spanning tone. All that said, the graphics are good but fairly simple, though the buildings are colorfully detailed, but is that really what you come to an RTS like this for in the first place?
Helpful suggestions are provided by your advisers, who deliver their information in easy-to-navigate screens while chattering away in their unique gibberish. In later difficulty levels, though, the player is largely on their own, but one should definitely take their time progressing though the levels if they are not RTS regulars, like myself.
Civ Rev is the first real RTS I've played at length, and yes, that does include StarCraft. That being said, it was really easy to pick up and play, the controls were intuitive, and battle management was easy to coordinate. Ultimately, the ability to balance the needs of your citizens, making sure they have the culture they need, and the military might you need to crush your enemies is the key to victory.
But for all the options you have to attain global control, one of the game's few failings is that it's frequently just easier to go ahead and get a domination victory. At the harder difficulties it's practically all you can do, as you're constantly hounded by your neighbors while trying to meet your peaceful goals. At that point building up your defenses becomes so expensive that it almost rules out an economic victory, and both technology and cultural victories take a long time, and once your tech has advanced far enough, the temptation to start cranking out tanks and pitting them against your neighbors' archers is, to say the least, rather hard to resist.
Civ Rev has hours of replayability; each of the 16 civilizations has it's own achievement to earn by winning with them, each map is randomly generated, and the scenario option presents 9 different challenges, mostly domination-oriented, that offer a little bit of variety. Want to re-enact the Age of Imperialism? Here you go. World War II, or III for that matter? Invade your heart out. The Game of the Week option assigns you a random civilization, on a random map, and lets you have at it with your neighbors.
Multiplayer is online-only, with up to 4 players, and abandons the series' turn-based format in order to speed the combat along. They can also be handicapped, so you don't have too worry too much about being trampled by a more experienced competitor.
Many hardcore RTS fans worry that the cartoonish animations and console controls will have delineated the typically dense genre's gameplay, and turned Civ Rev into an "RTS-lite." Frankly, that may be the case; Sins of a Solar Empire this certainly isn't. Even so, does a game have to be dense and difficult to be enjoyable? If you believe so as an RTS fan, and if all the frequent "PC is dead" talk is true, you may have some tough decisions to make as a gamer and a fan.
In comparison to the amount of fun you have, those are middling problems at worst. Civilization Revolution is easy to learn, hard to put down, and a blast to play.
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